Sunday , 16 August 2026

Ross County FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Ross County FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 20 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Global Energy Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Ross Callachan 38' Y
Ross Callachan 39' Y
Y 41' Kyle Lafferty
Y 61' Oliver Shaw
Jack Baldwin 62' Y
David Cancola 78' Y
Ross Callachan 81' R
Y 82' Ayodeji Sotona
Y 88' Liam Donnelly

Overview

Match Preview

Ross County FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

8
4
6
Ross County FC 18 games · Avg 2.2 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-20 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-04-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2021-03-06 Ross County FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC 2020-11-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC 2020-08-12 Ross County FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
13 Aug St. Mirren FC A 0–1 L
06 Aug Celtic FC H 1–3 L
30 Jul Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–2 L
14 May Dundee United FC H 1–2 L
11 May Rangers FC A 1–4 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Ross County FC A 0–1 L
14 Aug Celtic FC H 0–5 L
06 Aug Rangers FC A 0–2 L
30 Jul Dundee United FC H 1–1 D
16 May Hamilton Academical FC A 2–0 W
12 May St. Mirren FC H 3–3 D

Key Stats

39% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Ross County FC get us underway at Global Energy Stadium.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alex Iacovitti suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Global Energy Stadium. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Cancola made 1 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Sam Walker has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' Joe Wright has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ross Callachan on 38 minutes.
  • 39' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Yellow card on 39.
  • 41' The referee calls foul for Kyle Lafferty. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Kyle Lafferty as he leaves the pitch. Innes Cameron steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 51' Ross County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Ross County FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 57' Josh Sims makes way for Owura Edwards at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ross County FC.
  • 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oliver Shaw on 61.
  • 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack Baldwin on 62.
  • 67' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Ayodeji Sotona on, Oliver Shaw off on 74 minutes.
  • 78' Poor challenge from David Cancola. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 81' Poor challenge from Ross Callachan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 82' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 82' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. Kazeem Olaigbe departs to be replaced by Jordan Tillson.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Alan Power is replaced by Liam Donnelly on 84 minute.
  • 85' Keith Watson gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces Yan Dhanda and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Brilliant from the ! Owura Edwards makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 86.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam Donnelly on 88.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Malky Mackay

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Eamonn Brophy 3
Chris Burke 3
Eamonn Brophy 2
Jordan White 2
Kyle Lafferty 2
Billy McKay 2
Kyle Vassell 2
Nicke Kabamba 2

Head to Head

2022-08-20 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-04-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2021-03-06 Ross County FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC 2020-11-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC 2020-08-12 Ross County FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC

Ross County FC Form

2022-08-20 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2022-08-13 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Ross County FC L 2022-08-06 Ross County FC 1–3 Celtic FC L 2022-07-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 Ross County FC L 2022-05-14 Ross County FC 1–2 Dundee United FC L 2022-05-11 Rangers FC 4–1 Ross County FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2022-08-20 Ross County FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-08-14 Kilmarnock FC 0–5 Celtic FC L 2022-08-06 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-07-30 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2021-05-16 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC W 2021-05-12 Kilmarnock FC 3–3 St. Mirren FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Ross County FC or Kilmarnock FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC42% Draw28% Kilmarnock FC30%
Actual: Ross County FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Ross County FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
58%
Ross County FC or Kilmarnock FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC28% Draw48% Kilmarnock FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Ross County FC

Handicap Ross County FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.